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Cystic Fibrosis Day-to-Day Management: Airway Clearance, Nutrition, and School
...nutrition targets are set where they are, what CFTR modulators do, and how to structure school accommodations...nutrition targets are set where they are, what CFTR modulators do, and how to structure school accommodations...Mucus in the airways thickens due to defective CFTR protein function, creating an environment where...
Special Needs > Cystic Fibrosis
Exploring the Advancements in Cystic Fibrosis Treatments
...and digest food. CF is caused by a change in the CFTR gene. This gene controls the flow of salt and water...of salt and water in and out of cells. When the CFTR gene is not working right, the body makes mucus...also do a genetic test to look for changes in the CFTR gene. This is done with a blood test or a cheek...